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A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY AND BRASS-MOUNTED STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKCirca 1830The lancet-shaped case with gadrooned pediment and a

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Lot 1264

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY AND BRASS-MOUNTED STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKCirca 1830The lancet-shaped case with gadrooned pediment and a finial, above 8 1/4in circular white painted convex dial with pierced blued steel hands, flanked by a cluster column to each side and with a brass tracery panel, on a stepped plinth with quarter-cut bobbin-turned moulding, on brass ball feet; the rectangular-shaped plates with engraved edge and twin train wire gut fusée movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell with trip repeat, pendulum locking bracket59cm highIn good condition. The clock appears to have been recently cleaned and restored.

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A SILVER THREE PIECE MATCHED TEA SET AND A SILVER HOT WATER JUG (4)The three piece tea set comprising; a teapot with a wooden

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Lot 1415

A SILVER THREE PIECE MATCHED TEA SET AND A SILVER HOT WATER JUG (4)The three piece tea set comprising; a teapot with a wooden handle and with an ivory finial to the hinged lid, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each piece with partly fluted decoration below gadrooned rims and raised on four paw feet, the teapot London 1819, the sugar bowl and the milk jug London 1824, the hot water jug with a brown wooden handle and with a bud finial to the hinged lid, London 1818, combined gross weight 2185 gmsIvory Certificate Number 2FERLVGM

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A SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SETComprising; a teapot, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, the teapot having black fittings,

Bellmans

Lot 1431

A SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SETComprising; a teapot, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, the teapot having black fittings, each piece decorated with a gadrooned rim and raised on four spherical feet, the teapot and the sugar bowl London 1918, the milk jug London 1919, combined gross weight 582 gmsCondition Report; The cream jug has a few minor dents and marks to the body and has probably been used independently of the tea set, maker's mark to this is no longer legible.The bodies of the other two pieces are in fairly good condition with one or two minor dentsThe capstan shaped washer beneath the finial of the teapot lid is a base metal replacement. The wingnut has part silver hallmarks.The feet to all four pieces show signs of wear, but do not appear to have been replaced

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A COLLECTION OF TEN MINIATURE ITEMS OF SILVER (10)To include a box formed as a book, a twin handled bowl, Amsterdam mark, a l

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Lot 1432

A COLLECTION OF TEN MINIATURE ITEMS OF SILVER (10)To include a box formed as a book, a twin handled bowl, Amsterdam mark, a lidded churn and a sack barrow, Amsterdam mark, combined weight 190 gmsCondition Report: the box designed as a book is second half of the 20th century, the remaining items are generally thought to be 19th century, the tankard with the figure finial is perhaps early 20th century

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A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POTOf baluster form, with an urn finial to the hinged lid, otherwise with beaded decoration and tw

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Lot 1445

A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POTOf baluster form, with an urn finial to the hinged lid, otherwise with beaded decoration and twin crest engraved, raised on a circular foot with a replacement wooden handle, maker Walter Brind, London 1782, height 31cm, gross weight 903 gmsCondition ReportOverall in good condition, a few minor marks to the body, the handle may have been replaced in the past, there is a part mark lion passant and maker to the lip of the lid, full marks underneath

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A GEORGE IV SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SETComprising; a teapot, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each piece with floral,

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Lot 1455

A GEORGE IV SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SETComprising; a teapot, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each piece with floral, foliate and scroll embossed decoration, the teapot having a flower finial to the hinged lid, maker Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London 1825, combined weight 1490 gmsIvory Licence number 42R3FZD3Condition Report:Sugar bowl and milk jug - marks slightly rubbed, engraving rubbed but visible. Foot pushed in slightly on jug.Teapot - repairs visitble from within where the seams of the lobes have likely split. Marks and engraving rubbed. Some smalls repairs possibly to the handle where the ivory insulators are, ivory is split and discoloured as expected due to age. All with let in cartouche, one particularly visible on the teapot from the outside. All with marks and scratches due to age and use and wear to the high points of the decoration.

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A GEORG JENSEN SILVER SUGAR CASTEROf egg shaped form, raised on a circular foot, the finial to the detachable lid formed as a

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Lot 1486

A GEORG JENSEN SILVER SUGAR CASTEROf egg shaped form, raised on a circular foot, the finial to the detachable lid formed as a bud, import mark London 1960, height 14.5cm, weight 199 gms

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A SCOTTISH SILVER MARROW SCOOP AND FURTHER SPOONS (7)The Victorian marrow scoop Edinburgh 1845, a spoon having a dog finial,

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Lot 1506

A SCOTTISH SILVER MARROW SCOOP AND FURTHER SPOONS (7)The Victorian marrow scoop Edinburgh 1845, a spoon having a dog finial, Birmingham 1928 and five silver coffee spoons, Birmingham 1934, with a case to hold six spoons, combined weight 125 gms

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A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOTOf oval form, decorated with Greek key pattern bands and having an ebonised handle, London 1807, gr

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Lot 1514

A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOTOf oval form, decorated with Greek key pattern bands and having an ebonised handle, London 1807, gross weight 571 gmsCondition ReportTwo or three dents to the body, repairs where the spout meets the teapot at the top, finial probably replaced, looks to be lead soldered into position and is out of alignment, handle replaced, pin at top of handle protrudes, no pin at the bottom of the handle, lead solder repair at the hinge of the lid, overall rather tired

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A GROUP OF SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED WARES (5)Comprising; a twin handled bowl with spiral fluted decoration, raised on a circ

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Lot 1526

A GROUP OF SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED WARES (5)Comprising; a twin handled bowl with spiral fluted decoration, raised on a circular foot, Sheffield 1899, a circular small dish, a twin handled tea strainer, a pair of small candlesticks (loaded), height 12cm, also a Dutch style spoon, having a windmill finial to the cast and pierced handle, import mark Chester 1910, combined weight excluding the candlesticks 367 gms

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A WILLIAM IV SILVER CREAM JUGOf panelled baluster form, decorated with floral and foliate scrolls, with a wide cast floral bo

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Lot 1542

A WILLIAM IV SILVER CREAM JUGOf panelled baluster form, decorated with floral and foliate scrolls, with a wide cast floral border and with an Asian style mask finial to the handle, raised on four feet, London probably 1835, weight 239 gmsCondition Report; Hallmarks are rather rubbed, one or two small shallow dents, interior gilding a little weak at the top, otherwise good condition

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A SILVER SUGAR CASTER AND A SILVER CREAM JUG (2)The baluster form sugar caster having a fluted finial, height 17cm, London 19

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Lot 1546

A SILVER SUGAR CASTER AND A SILVER CREAM JUG (2)The baluster form sugar caster having a fluted finial, height 17cm, London 1961, the cream jug decorated with figures in the Dutch taste, within a border of floral scrolls, height 11.5cm, import mark London 1910, combined weight 323 gms

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A SILVER MOUNTED DESK BLOTTER AND FOUR FURTHER ITEMS (5)The desk blotter having a horses head handle, Birmingham 2000, a silv

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Lot 1556

A SILVER MOUNTED DESK BLOTTER AND FOUR FURTHER ITEMS (5)The desk blotter having a horses head handle, Birmingham 2000, a silver paper knife, having a horses head finial, Sheffield 2000 and engraved Glorious Goodwood 1999, weight 83 gms, a decanter label detailed Claret with mark P A, a plated vesta case, designed as a book and detailed Long Live The King and a 15ct gold mounted amber cheroot holder, Birmingham 1909, gross weight 8.3 gms, with a case

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A SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (4)Comprising; a teapot, a coffee jug with a silver stand and plated spirit burner, a

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Lot 1580

A SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (4)Comprising; a teapot, a coffee jug with a silver stand and plated spirit burner, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each with partly fluted decoration, the two larger pieces with replacement wooden handles, the teapot have a fluted ivory finial, London 1815, maker William Burwash, combined gross weight 2430 gmsIvory Licence number 5UB3FHCH

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A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POTOf tapered cylindrical form, armorial engraved to the body with a wooden handle, London 1736, he

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Lot 1584

A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POTOf tapered cylindrical form, armorial engraved to the body with a wooden handle, London 1736, height 22cm, , maker possibly John Fossey, gross weight 657 gmsCondition ReportA couple of dents to footrim, armorial slightly rubbed, but contemporary with the piece, handle probably replaced and is partly burnt and requires replacement, circular flat top of lid and the finial possibly replaced, lid is marked with lion passant only, evidence of repairs within the lid below the top section

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A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SILVER LARGE SUGAR CASTERS (2)Each of pear shaped form, embossed with scrolling spiral bands, with a

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Lot 1607

A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SILVER LARGE SUGAR CASTERS (2)Each of pear shaped form, embossed with scrolling spiral bands, with a flame finial to the detachable lid and raised on a circular foot, height 28cm, London 1880, combined weight 884 gmsCondition Report:Wear to the high points of the decoration. Cartouche vacant. Marks clear. One with repair where there was a small split just below the neck/cover join. Marks scratches and wear consistent with age and use.

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TEN ITEMS OF MOSTLY JEWELLERY (10)Comprising, an unmarked gold band 1.8 gms, a single diamond earstud , a Tiffany and Co silv

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Lot 1868

TEN ITEMS OF MOSTLY JEWELLERY (10)Comprising, an unmarked gold band 1.8 gms, a single diamond earstud , a Tiffany and Co silver spray brooch, a silver Cord 1973 pendant, a Lalique blue cross pendant, another pendant cross, a mounted Roman silver coin, a stick pin, a blue gem set pendant with a silver neckchain and a silver book marker, having a teddy bear finial, Chester 1915Condition report - worn condition

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SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, JOHN MURDOCH, EDINBURGH 18TH CENTURY the swan neck pediment carved with flower h

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Lot 126

SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, JOHN MURDOCH, EDINBURGH 18TH CENTURY the swan neck pediment carved with flower heads and a central urn finial, above an engraved arched brass dial signed to the arch over Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, flanked by fluted columns with brass mounts above a shaped trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns, on a plinth base with ogee bracket feet; the eight day movement striking a bellDimensions:53cm wide, 226cm high, 28cm deepNote: Note: The Edinburgh clockmaker John Murdoch was active from 1752-1775, having been apprenticed to Andrew Dickie. His son, also John, worked as his father's apprentice from 1767.

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PAIR OF REGENCY CUT GLASS AND GILT METAL CANDLE LUSTRES EARLY 19TH CENTURY the central cut glass and gilt metal stem issuing

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Lot 235

PAIR OF REGENCY CUT GLASS AND GILT METAL CANDLE LUSTRES EARLY 19TH CENTURY the central cut glass and gilt metal stem issuing two gilt metal scrolling candle arms mounted with cut glass candle holders, drip pans and hung with lustres; the stem with a leaf form cut glass tray hung with lustres and surmounted with a cut glass urn shaped finial; on a stepped rectangular foot with square cut baseDimensions:34.5cm highProvenance:The gilding on one of the lustres is slightly brighter and shinier on one lustre than on the other.The central glass stem, above the gilt acanthus leaves, is slightly loose on one of the lustres.There are occasional casting flaws on some of the gilt metal elements.The cut glass components have some typical chips and nibbles to the edges, and some surface scrapes.There are some replacement glass drops and there is slight variation in the length of some of the drops.There are some small chips and nibbles to the glass bases.There are some signs of candle wax on the surface.

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VICTORIAN EBONISED AND GILT METAL MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY the arched gilt dial with silvered chapter ring wi

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Lot 331

VICTORIAN EBONISED AND GILT METAL MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY the arched gilt dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, surrounded by pierced gilt spandrels and arch mount, in a bell-top case surmounted by an urn finial and flame corner finials, above an arched door with gilt caryatid corner mounts and pierced gilt arched side panels, on a moulded base raised on bracket feet, the twin-train movement numbered 4581 striking the full and half hours on a gong, the pendulum with matching numbersDimensions:27cm wide, 47cm high

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LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATE MOUNTED RAM'S HORN TABLE SNUFF MULL 19TH CENTURY the horns united by a central oval silver-plate

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Lot 442

LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER-PLATE MOUNTED RAM'S HORN TABLE SNUFF MULL 19TH CENTURY the horns united by a central oval silver-plated hinged container with a dog finial and stag's head monopodia, the horn tips with further silver-plate mountsDimensions:56cm wideProvenance:Provenance: The Bellamy Collection, County Down, Northern Ireland

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LARGE VICTORIAN WALNUT DRESSING CASE MID 19TH CENTURY of bombé outline, the hinged cover with a carved flower and fruit finia

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Lot 443

LARGE VICTORIAN WALNUT DRESSING CASE MID 19TH CENTURY of bombé outline, the hinged cover with a carved flower and fruit finial, opening to a compartmented lift-out tray fitted with red velvet pads and a complement of mother-of-pearl accessories, on a foliate and C-scroll carved rococo style baseDimensions:45cm wide, 31cm high, 41cm deepProvenance:Provenance: The Bellamy Collection, County Down, Northern Ireland

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Y FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK, JAPY FRÈRESS 19TH CENTURY gilt brass dial with whi

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Lot 578

Y FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK, JAPY FRÈRESS 19TH CENTURY gilt brass dial with white enamel Roman numeral inserts, the break-arch and spire case surmounted by a gilt putto finial, raised on foliate cast feet, the twin-train movement striking the full and half hours on a bell, stamped Japy Freres and numbered '41182 609', the sunburst pendulum with matching numbersDimensions:24cm wide, 50cm highNote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

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ANGLO-DUTCH WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE MID 18TH CENTURY the moulded swan neck pediment centred by a carved gilt foliate finial ab

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Lot 77

ANGLO-DUTCH WALNUT BUREAU BOOKCASE MID 18TH CENTURY the moulded swan neck pediment centred by a carved gilt foliate finial above a frieze with a gilt carved putto, over a pair of mirrored doors with giltwood flowering vine borders, opening to a shelved interior; the lower part with a slope front enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and shelves and a covered well, above three long serpentine drawers and raised on shaped bracket feetDimensions:108cm wide 249cm high, 52cm deepProvenance:Provenance: Property of The Earl of Kintore, formerly at Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire

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A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS CHENET ADAPTED INTO TABLE LAMPS (2)Later 19th Century Each mounted with twin-handle ur

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Lot 583

A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS CHENET ADAPTED INTO TABLE LAMPS (2)Later 19th Century Each mounted with twin-handle urns with flame finial, 38.5cm high excluding fitment

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A Norwegian silver and silver-gilt heart shaped marriage box, hinged cover with crown finial, 7cm long, 19th century

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Lot 152

A Norwegian silver and silver-gilt heart shaped marriage box, hinged cover with crown finial, 7cm long, 19th century

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An Edwardian silver mounted cut glass biscuit barrel, globular finial, swing handle, star-cut base, 17cm high, Birmingham 190

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Lot 280

An Edwardian silver mounted cut glass biscuit barrel, globular finial, swing handle, star-cut base, 17cm high, Birmingham 1906

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A sterling silver double pill/snuff box, two hinged covers, 3.5cm wide, marked 925; a silver miniature ovoid pot and cover, k

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Lot 282

A sterling silver double pill/snuff box, two hinged covers, 3.5cm wide, marked 925; a silver miniature ovoid pot and cover, knop finial, embossed with leafy vines, 3.5cm diameter, marked 800; a silver plated oval powder compact, monogrammed, the cover with internal mirror, 6cm wide; an oval base metal pot and cover, the cover with an inset resin moon and star design, 5cm wide (4)

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An Edwardian silver bombe shaped tea caddy, of George II design, hinged cover with acanthus bud finial, scroll feet, 14cm hig

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Lot 286

An Edwardian silver bombe shaped tea caddy, of George II design, hinged cover with acanthus bud finial, scroll feet, 14cm high, Edinburgh retailed, Wilson & Sharp, Sheffield 1905, 276g

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A George III Old Sheffield Plate treasury inkstand, hinged serpentine cover with Neo-Classical urn finial, enclosing a pair o

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Lot 399

A George III Old Sheffield Plate treasury inkstand, hinged serpentine cover with Neo-Classical urn finial, enclosing a pair of wells and a wafer box, beaded borders, bun feet, 20cm wide, c.1800

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A Chinese enamel bell shaped mug and cover, decorated in the typical Cantonese manner with flowers and butterflies, opaque co

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Lot 465

A Chinese enamel bell shaped mug and cover, decorated in the typical Cantonese manner with flowers and butterflies, opaque counter enamel, gilt handle and finial, 14cm high

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A Chinese bronze censer and cover, temple lion finial, the side cast and applied with allegorical figures, elephant feet, 38c

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Lot 471

A Chinese bronze censer and cover, temple lion finial, the side cast and applied with allegorical figures, elephant feet, 38cm high, six character mark, carved hardwood stand, 43cm high overall, 19th century

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A George V silver baluster sugar caster, pierced domed cover with spire finial, 16.5cm, Birmingham 1933, 108g; an Edwardian s

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Lot 573

A George V silver baluster sugar caster, pierced domed cover with spire finial, 16.5cm, Birmingham 1933, 108g; an Edwardian silver spirally fluted posy vase, hollow filled, 16cm, London 1902; a George V silver Regency revival urnular pepper pot, 8.5cm, Chester 1920, 38.8g (3)

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A Chinese Cantonese shaped rectangular entree dish cover, with alternating panels of figures and birds perched in branches, t

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Lot 98

A Chinese Cantonese shaped rectangular entree dish cover, with alternating panels of figures and birds perched in branches, the ground with scrolling foliage, gilt finial, 21.5cm wide, c.1880; another; similar plates; etc (9)

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An EPNS spirit kettle and stand, of globular form, with embossed scrolling foliate decoration and a turned wooden handle and

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Lot 406

An EPNS spirit kettle and stand, of globular form, with embossed scrolling foliate decoration and a turned wooden handle and finial Condition Report:Available upon request

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A Hindu brass censer, profusely decorated, with handles supported by crocodiles and Ganesh as finial; together with a brass P

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Lot 479

A Hindu brass censer, profusely decorated, with handles supported by crocodiles and Ganesh as finial; together with a brass Phurba three-sided dagger (2) Condition Report:Available upon request

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A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC CLOISONNE ENAMEL BELL, BIANZHONG PROBABLY 20TH CENTURY Decorated with panels and decorative borders with

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 750

A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC CLOISONNE ENAMEL BELL, BIANZHONG PROBABLY 20TH CENTURY Decorated with panels and decorative borders with taotie masks, kui dragons, zoomorphic and floral designs, surmounted by a square finial flanked by a pair of gilt-bronze serpent flanges, 2.3kg, 24cm. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

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A NORTHERN INDIAN MUGHAL BRONZE EWER, AFTABA AND AN INCENSE BURNER 18TH/19TH CENTURY The ewer raised on four feet, with a pea

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Lot 787

A NORTHERN INDIAN MUGHAL BRONZE EWER, AFTABA AND AN INCENSE BURNER 18TH/19TH CENTURY The ewer raised on four feet, with a pear-shaped body engraved with floral and foliated design, set with a long straight spout and a S-shaped handle with makara and feline finial, surmounted by a domed cover, the incense burner decorated with calligraphy to one side, 2.2kg and 3.5kg, 28.7cm and 28cm. (2)

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A SMALL CHINESE MOTTLED CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL MING DYNASTY OR LATER The finial carved as a single crouching dragon and a

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Lot 822

A SMALL CHINESE MOTTLED CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL MING DYNASTY OR LATER The finial carved as a single crouching dragon and a small tortoise, the rectangular seal face carved with a single character, 4.2cm.

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A CHINESE YIXING HEXAGONAL TEAPOT AND COVER 18TH CENTURY The cover with a lion dog and a revolving ball finial, the spout wit

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Lot 977

A CHINESE YIXING HEXAGONAL TEAPOT AND COVER 18TH CENTURY The cover with a lion dog and a revolving ball finial, the spout with a metal mount, all raised on a shaped slightly flaring foot, the cover with a two character mark which reads Yi Mao, 20.5cm. (2) Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

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A MASSIVE CHINESE JADEITE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD The compressed circular body, car

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Lot 516

A MASSIVE CHINESE JADEITE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD The compressed circular body, carved in relief with bands of lappets and stiff leaves, the sides and domed cover with elaborate handles with loose rings, the hollow finial formed as a chrysanthemum, 26cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Captain Albert Makinson (1880-1961), and thence by descent.

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A CHINESE YELLOW JADE BI, A JADE MANDARIN DUCK AND TWO JADEITE ITEMS QING DYNASTY The bi carved with the zodiac animals and t

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Lot 525

A CHINESE YELLOW JADE BI, A JADE MANDARIN DUCK AND TWO JADEITE ITEMS QING DYNASTY The bi carved with the zodiac animals and the eight trigrams, the mandarin duck on a lotus leaf, a pendant carved with lotus, and an uncut seal with a lion dog finial, one with a wood stand, 7cm. (5) Provenance: from the collection of Brian Tisdall (1934-2008) and Christa Tisdall (1936-88) who lived in Hong Kong from the early 1960s until 1987. Their collection was mostly formed in Hong Kong in the 1970s, they were advised by James C Y Watt and Brian McElney. James C Y Watt is a well known expert in early Chinese jades; Brian McElney is a renowned collector and connoisseur who founded the Museum of East Asian Art, Bath.

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A CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOTTLE VASE AND A JAR AND COVER QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1736-95 AND 18TH CENTURY The bottl

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Lot 545

A CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BOTTLE VASE AND A JAR AND COVER QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1736-95 AND 18TH CENTURY The bottle vase decorated with stylised lotus scrolls between borders of ruyi-heads, the base with an engraved reign mark and a zuo character, the jar and cover decorated with sinuous kui dragons, the rounded finial supported by lotus petals, 14.3cm and 13.4cm. (3)

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A CHINESE PALE TURQUOISE GLASS SEAL QING DYNASTY The finial formed as a recumbent qilin, raised on a tall oval plinth, the se

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Lot 558

A CHINESE PALE TURQUOISE GLASS SEAL QING DYNASTY The finial formed as a recumbent qilin, raised on a tall oval plinth, the seal face with three characters which read dou fu xuan, 5cm.

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A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE RECTANGULAR-SECTION VASE AND COVER, PING QIANLONG/JIAQING The translucent pale green stone elegan

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Lot 601

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE RECTANGULAR-SECTION VASE AND COVER, PING QIANLONG/JIAQING The translucent pale green stone elegantly carved as a smooth flattened baluster vase, with a pair of mythical beast mask handles to the waisted neck, the cover surmounted by a bud finial, with a wood stand, 14cm overall. (3) Provenance: an English private collection, and thence by descent. Cf. Later Chinese Jades, Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century, p.156, no.137, for a similar flattened vase.

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A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 20

A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial, decorated with panels of flowering plants and rocks beneath a border of lapet flower panels and ruyi.30cm highA private English collector. Bearing a 'Blue Chrysanthemum Wreck' auction label.The Bintan wreck, sometimes referred to as the Blue Chrysanthemum, is believed to have been discovered in 2012 off the coast of Bintan Island, with recoveries of the cargo from 2014. Few details have emerged but the ship is believed to date between 1700 and 1720, and the style of blue and white porcelain found certainly follows this late Kangxi template.Typical glaze wear/seawater erosion. Some fine hairlines around the base.

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A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 25

A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial, decorated with panels of flowering plants and rocks beneath a border of lapet flower panels and ruyi.30cm highA private English collector. Bearing a 'Blue Chrysanthemum Wreck' auction label.The Bintan wreck, sometimes referred to as the Blue Chrysanthemum, is believed to have been discovered in 2012 off the coast of Bintan Island, with recoveries of the cargo from 2014. Few details have emerged but the ship is believed to date between 1700 and 1720, and the style of blue and white porcelain found certainly follows this late Kangxi template.Chip to inside rim. Glaze erosion and surface marks. Typical glaze wear/seawater erosion. Chip to rim edge. Small chip to base above foot rim.

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A Chinese famille rose style tureen and cover, Republic periodOf plain cylindrical form, the domed cover with button finial,

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 38

A Chinese famille rose style tureen and cover, Republic periodOf plain cylindrical form, the domed cover with button finial, decorated with roosters amid flowering plants and butterflies.24cm dia.Some rubbing to the gilt on the handles, rim and cover finial.

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A Chinese famille rose vase and cover, 19th centuryOf bellied shape, the slightly domed cover with ball finial, decorated wit

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Lot 43

A Chinese famille rose vase and cover, 19th centuryOf bellied shape, the slightly domed cover with ball finial, decorated with peonies, fruits and precious objects.15cm highSome glaze pinholes in places. Tiny firing fracture to the rim. Very minor enamel rubbing in places - not disfiguring.

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A Chinese famille rose vase and cover, late Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryOf ovoid form, the flat round cover with a cone finial,

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 45

A Chinese famille rose vase and cover, late Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryOf ovoid form, the flat round cover with a cone finial, decorated with auspicious flowers and precious objects between mixed borders.30cm highVery small flat chip to inside of rim. Gilt line at the rim is rubbed. Otherwise good condition with only negligible signs of age.

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A Chinese Yixing teapot after Jiang Rong (1919-2008) 20th Century Of compressed ovoid form, the spout moulded as a curled lea

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 47

A Chinese Yixing teapot after Jiang Rong (1919-2008) 20th Century Of compressed ovoid form, the spout moulded as a curled leaf with ladybird to one side, the handle as a vine branch issuing leaves and a berry, signed to base, handle and inside cover, 10cm high, together with three further yixing teapots and covers including two of dark brown hue with cursive inscriptions and incised bamboo shoots, 8cm and 10cm, the third reddish brown with prunus branch handle, spout and finial, 14cm high.After Jiang Rong: GoodInscribed: Both goodPrunus: Tiny chip inside cover rim, very small chip to inner rim, very small chip to foot rim.

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A Chinese enamelled filligree silver and jadeite pot and cover, 20th centuryModelled as a 'Temple of Heven', the cylindrical

Halls Fine Art Timed

Lot 49

A Chinese enamelled filligree silver and jadeite pot and cover, 20th centuryModelled as a 'Temple of Heven', the cylindrical body decorated with pairs of doors separated by columns covered in iron red enamel and inset with pale green jadeite bangles at the top and bottom, the conical cover in the form of a three-tiered roof with ball finial, the tiers inlaid with silver beads, green jadeite and rose quartz jewels, the base impressed 'SILVER'.11cm high, gross weight 354gThere is a small dent/bend to the cover rim edge. A few tiny losses to the enamel just beneath the top jadeite band.

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A Canadian Lodge dress sword with embossed blade stag decoration and beaver to the finial

Maxwells

Lot 359E

A Canadian Lodge dress sword with embossed blade stag decoration and beaver to the finial

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A Chinese horn with white metal finial, stagger stick, with embossed decoration and a brass tip. Generally good condition wit

Maxwells

Lot 448

A Chinese horn with white metal finial, stagger stick, with embossed decoration and a brass tip. Generally good condition with some internal cracking noted, the horn is pale blonde in colour and not rhino type, wight 75gm, length 80cm

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3 pieces of First Period Worcester style porcelain with Chinoiserie decoration in blue and white, comprising sparrow beak jug

Maxwells

Lot 517

3 pieces of First Period Worcester style porcelain with Chinoiserie decoration in blue and white, comprising sparrow beak jug, ht. cm; tea bowl with crescent mark and covered pot with flower head finial, ht. 13cm. Bowl - foot restored; lidded pot - chip to underside of lid rim and very minor chips to lid interior rim; jug - impact to foot leading to a 1cm crack with a small hairline, otherwise ok.

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A turned and polished wood spirit barrel with bird finial, overall length 18cm; 2 pieces of Tunbridge ware; other treen

Maxwells

Lot 55

A turned and polished wood spirit barrel with bird finial, overall length 18cm; 2 pieces of Tunbridge ware; other treen

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A Royal Worcester potpourri vase of squat form with reticulated and inner covers, decorated with hand painted bouquets agains

Maxwells

Lot 595

A Royal Worcester potpourri vase of squat form with reticulated and inner covers, decorated with hand painted bouquets against a peach blush ground, height 20cm (top of finial a.f.)

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A Victorian 3 piece hallmarked silver Batchelors tea service with ebonised handle and finial ribbed decoration 19.9oz Birming

Maxwells

Lot 657

A Victorian 3 piece hallmarked silver Batchelors tea service with ebonised handle and finial ribbed decoration 19.9oz Birmingham 1897

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A Victorian cut glass claret jug with hallmarked silver mount and handle, with relief decoration of female head surrounded by

Maxwells

Lot 658

A Victorian cut glass claret jug with hallmarked silver mount and handle, with relief decoration of female head surrounded by vines and grapes, the spout depicting a man with beard , rampant lion with shield finial, Birmingham 1874

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A set of 10 oak dining chairs, overstuffed, with carved finials, studded backs and seats, on tapering legs General good soli

Maxwells

Lot 888

A set of 10 oak dining chairs, overstuffed, with carved finials, studded backs and seats, on tapering legs General good solid condition overall, seats and backs seem fine, 1 finial missing - 1identical chair is a.f. for spares?

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